This Slow Cooker Creamed Corn is the perfect side dish. A favorite for holiday meals or Sunday dinners! You will love the creamy, sweet, and savory combination of flavors.
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
We cannot emphasize enough how simple this dish is. You literally just throw it all in the slow cooker and that’s it! It is always the first side-dish to get polished at the table and everyone is always wanting seconds. It is also easy to multiply to make large batches for holiday potlucks. Everyone will rave over it, but only you will know how easy it is. I have made this both with fresh corn and frozen corn and both turn out great. Of course, fresh corn is slightly sweeter, crunchier, and fresh. However, if you are in a hurry or don’t have access to fresh corn, frozen still tastes great.
You can make a quick version over the stove if you are looking to make it quick (instructions included below) but the advantage of making this creamed corn in a slow cooker is so the corn has time to absorb all the cream. Trust me, it’s worth it!
Health Benefits of Corn
Because of fad diets and misinformation over the past decade or so, corn has received a bum rap. There are many health benefits to eating corn. Here are just a few reasons corn should be included in your diet:
- Corn is rich in vitamins A, B, and E. Vitamin A, also known as retinol, increases the immunity and helps the body to fight infection. It helps with eyesight and dry skin. The B vitamins in corn help maintain nerve health and cognitive function. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that reduces the risk of cancer and heart disease, and improved the immune system as a whole.
- Corn is a source of fiber. Fiber aids in digestion and promotes colon health.
- Corn is abundant in minerals such as magnesium, zinc, iron, and manganese. These minerals are essential for bone health, regulating growth, heart health, and maintaining healthy kidney functions.
- Corn contains phenolic phytochemicals. Phytochemicals can help regulate insulin in the body which helps control diabetes and hypertension.
More Delicious Corn Recipes
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- Bacon and Corn Chowder – A delicious and flavorful chowder for the chilly days of fall and winter. It is loaded with potatoes, corn, and bacon.
- Grilled Mexican Street Corn – This grilled corn on the cob is incredibly good! It is flavored with Cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime.
- Easy Creamy Corn Dip – This creamy dip is quick and easy to make. It is the perfect dip for tortilla chips when you want something more filling than salsa.
- More Corn Recipes – For more corn recipes, check our collection of “Cravable Corn Recipes.”
How to Make Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
Ingredients
- 1 lb. corn (about 4-5 cups) fresh or frozen is fine
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 1/4 c. milk
- 6 oz. cream cheese
- 2 tsp. sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
- *If you need to whip it up faster (without a slow cooker), combine all ingredients in a medium sized pot and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until heated through and thickened.
Equipment
- Crock Pot Slow Cooker
Sara Welch says
Served this with our bbq chicken last night and it has quickly become a family favorite dish!
Stingray says
Its better baked in the oven
Sara Welch says
Fantastic recipe for creamed corn! I highly recommend; it pairs perfectly with barbecue!
Sarah Skaggs says
Wow, this is so easy to make and SO GOOD. Thank you.
Valentina says
Such a great slow cooker recipe! We love creamed corn!
Natasha says
Boy do I love creamed corn made with fresh off the cob corn!
Anna says
This is a delicious summertime side dish! We love it!
Lynne says
What kind of milk? Whole, 2 percent, skim, or evaporated?
Erica Walker says
Honestly, you can use what you like best! We typically use 2% because that’s what we have on hand. Great question, thanks for asking!
Kout says
Can I triple this recipe? Will it still be done in 4 hours? Thanks!
Favorite Family Recipes says
I can’t see why not! I hope it turns out well!
Rocio Garcia says
If I use raw corn off the cob, do I need to add water to steam it or it will cook with butter?
Favorite Family Recipes says
If you use corn on the cob, cook the corn on the cob first and then cut it off and follow the recipe.
Laura says
If I’m using frozen, does it have to be cooked first?
Favorite Family Recipes says
Nope! You can just toss it right in!
Donna Miller says
Recipe says 6oz of cream cheese can i use the whole 8oz bar?
Favorite Family Recipes says
You can! It will just be more creamy!
Patty at Spoonabilities says
I love the creaminess and amazing flavors. Definitely a favorite side dish in our house!
Kathryn Donangelo says
This is the best side dish! I love how it only requires a handful of ingredient s and its easily made in the made in the slow cooker!
Shelley says
Mmmmm … I just love creamed corn! But what’s especially awesome about your version is that I can make it in my slow cooker. Seriously – that is such a huge bonus at busy holiday times, when my oven and stovetop are already jam-crammed full with other recipes! Thanks for this little lifesaver!
Nathan says
I really love creamed corn and I’ve never actually made it myself, but now that I know how simple it is I’ll definitely be trying this out!
Brianna says
amed corn is one of my favorite sides and I love this slow cooker version.
Jen says
This will be so perfect especially during the holidays when stove top space is a hot commodity. Love it!
Ginny says
This was amazingly delicious. I never thought of adding cream cheese before and the recipe was so simple. it’s all gone!
Allyson Zea says
This was so good! Thank you for the easy recipe!